Audi A8 Specs & Dimensions

Technical data

External dimensions

Audi A8 dimensions diagram 5,320 mm mm 1,488 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
4
Turning circle
12.5 - 12.9 m
Wheelbase
3.0 - 3.13 m

Internal dimensions

Number of seats
5
Boot (seats up)
390 - 505 L

Transmission and fuel

Transmission
Automatic
Battery capacity
17.9 kWh

Trims and engines

A8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

A8 Sport

RRP £80,875

Carwow price from

£71,401

Entry-level model it may be, but the A8 Sport still comes with a vast amount of standard kit. Among the highlights are Audi’s top-grade infotainment system with 3D satnav, smartphone connectivity and 2 USB-C ports; wireless charging pad, 12.3in digital instrument panel, and DVD player; heated, electric front/rear seats in Valcona leather and adaptive suspension.

Sport standard equipment

  • Anti-slip regulation traction control
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Active front headrest system
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Rear child proof door locks
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Black brake calipers
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment
  • Audi pre sense front
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear headrests
  • Reading lights
  • Leather gearknob
  • Electric front seats with memory function
  • Centre console with cupholders
  • Roof mounted sunglasses holder
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Passenger footwell storage net
  • Front floor mats
  • Rear floor mats
  • Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
  • 12V socket
  • Silver cloth headlining
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • Comfort centre armrest
  • Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 2 zone automatic air conditioning
  • Glove compartment cooling
  • Valcona leather upholstery with contour comfort front seats
  • 3 seat rear bench with centre armrest in 2nd row
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Audi phone box light
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Side skirts
  • Electric rear windows with isolation switch
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Front wash/wipe with interval delay
  • LED brake lights
  • Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
  • LED daytime running lights
  • High beam assist
  • Audi space frame
  • LED third brake light
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Headlight cleaning system
  • Body colour exterior mirror housings
  • Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows
  • Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear side wing doors
  • HD matrix LED headlights with dynamic light presentation and dynamic indicators, coming home/leaving home function, static cornering light
  • Rear boot
  • OLED rear lights with changeable rear light signature
  • Welcome/leaving lighting
  • All-weather, manoeuvring, position, static cornering, turning and motorway lights with automatic dynamic headlight range control
  • Remote central locking
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
  • Anti theft alarm tow away protection
  • Service interval indicator
  • Head up Display
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Rear view camera
  • Power door closure
  • Electro - mechanical power assisted steering
  • Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
  • Audi drive select
  • Convenience key
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Power operated tailgate
  • Audi virtual cockpit
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback
  • Adaptive cruise control with cruise assist, emergency assist, efficiency assist, swerve assist, turn assist and speed limiter
  • Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
  • DVD System
  • DAB digital radio module
  • Audi music interface
  • USB connection
  • MMI radio plus
  • Audi sound system
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Diesel particulate filter
  • 24 litre AdBlue tank
  • 82 litre fuel tank
  • Quattro all wheel drive with self locking centre differential
  • 8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
  • High gloss styling pack - A8
  • Chrome exterior pack - A8
  • Fine grain ash natural grey brown upper inlay
  • Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays

5 engines available with the Sport trim

A8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

A8 S Line

RRP £85,680

Carwow price from

£75,696

The range-topping Audi A8, so gets adaptive air suspension, huge 22-inch alloy wheels, front sports seats, Audi's Virtual cockpit digital dials and fancy Matric LED headlights.

S Line standard equipment

  • Anti-slip regulation traction control
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Active front headrest system
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Rear child proof door locks
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Black brake calipers
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment
  • Audi pre sense front
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear headrests
  • Reading lights
  • Leather gearknob
  • Electric front seats with memory function
  • Centre console with cupholders
  • Roof mounted sunglasses holder
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Passenger footwell storage net
  • Front floor mats
  • Rear floor mats
  • Black cloth headlining
  • Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
  • 12V socket
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • Comfort centre armrest
  • Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 2 zone automatic air conditioning
  • Glove compartment cooling
  • Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S embossed logo
  • 3 seat rear bench with centre armrest in 2nd row
  • Stainless steel pedals and footrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Illuminated door sill trims with aluminium inlays and S diamond emblem
  • Audi phone box light
  • Interior S Line Badging
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Privacy glass
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Side skirts
  • Electric rear windows with isolation switch
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Front wash/wipe with interval delay
  • LED brake lights
  • Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
  • LED daytime running lights
  • High beam assist
  • Acoustic double glazing
  • Audi space frame
  • LED third brake light
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Headlight cleaning system
  • Body colour exterior mirror housings
  • Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows
  • Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear side wing doors
  • HD matrix LED headlights with dynamic light presentation and dynamic indicators, coming home/leaving home function, static cornering light
  • Rear boot
  • OLED rear lights with changeable rear light signature
  • Welcome/leaving lighting
  • All-weather, manoeuvring, position, static cornering, turning and motorway lights with automatic dynamic headlight range control
  • Remote central locking
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
  • Anti theft alarm tow away protection
  • Service interval indicator
  • Head up Display
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Rear view camera
  • Power door closure
  • Electro - mechanical power assisted steering
  • Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
  • Audi drive select
  • Convenience key
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Power operated tailgate
  • Audi virtual cockpit
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback
  • Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look
  • Adaptive cruise control with cruise assist, emergency assist, efficiency assist, swerve assist, turn assist and speed limiter
  • Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
  • DVD System
  • DAB digital radio module
  • Audi music interface
  • USB connection
  • MMI radio plus
  • Audi sound system
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Diesel particulate filter
  • 24 litre AdBlue tank
  • 82 litre fuel tank
  • Quattro all wheel drive with self locking centre differential
  • 8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • Piano black finish upper inlays
  • Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays
  • Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
  • High gloss styling pack - A8
  • S line exterior styling pack - A8
  • Chrome exterior pack - A8

5 engines available with the S Line trim

A8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

A8 Black Edition

RRP £87,425

Carwow price from

£77,165

Black Editions of the Audi A8 have 20-inch alloy wheels and the Black exterior styling pack. This makes details like the grille and bumpers jet black.

Black Edition standard equipment

  • Anti-slip regulation traction control
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Active front headrest system
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Rear child proof door locks
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Black brake calipers
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment
  • Audi pre sense front
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear headrests
  • Reading lights
  • Leather gearknob
  • Electric front seats with memory function
  • Centre console with cupholders
  • Roof mounted sunglasses holder
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Passenger footwell storage net
  • Front floor mats
  • Rear floor mats
  • Black cloth headlining
  • Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
  • 12V socket
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • Comfort centre armrest
  • Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 2 zone automatic air conditioning
  • Glove compartment cooling
  • Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S embossed logo
  • 3 seat rear bench with centre armrest in 2nd row
  • Stainless steel pedals and footrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Illuminated door sill trims with aluminium inlays and S diamond emblem
  • Audi phone box light
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Privacy glass
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Side skirts
  • Electric rear windows with isolation switch
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Front wash/wipe with interval delay
  • LED brake lights
  • Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
  • LED daytime running lights
  • High beam assist
  • Acoustic double glazing
  • Audi space frame
  • LED third brake light
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Headlight cleaning system
  • Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows
  • Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear side wing doors
  • HD matrix LED headlights with dynamic light presentation and dynamic indicators, coming home/leaving home function, static cornering light
  • Rear boot
  • OLED rear lights with changeable rear light signature
  • Welcome/leaving lighting
  • All-weather, manoeuvring, position, static cornering, turning and motorway lights with automatic dynamic headlight range control
  • Remote central locking
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
  • Anti theft alarm tow away protection
  • Service interval indicator
  • Head up Display
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Rear view camera
  • Power door closure
  • Electro - mechanical power assisted steering
  • Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
  • Audi drive select
  • Convenience key
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Power operated tailgate
  • Audi virtual cockpit
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback
  • Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look
  • Adaptive cruise control with cruise assist, emergency assist, efficiency assist, swerve assist, turn assist and speed limiter
  • Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
  • DVD System
  • DAB digital radio module
  • Audi music interface
  • USB connection
  • MMI radio plus
  • Audi sound system
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Diesel particulate filter
  • 24 litre AdBlue tank
  • 82 litre fuel tank
  • Quattro all wheel drive with self locking centre differential
  • 8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
  • Black exterior styling pack - A8 Black Edition
  • Chrome exterior pack - A8
  • Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays
  • Carbon vector upper inlays

6 engines available with the Black Edition trim

A8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

A8 Vorsprung

RRP £107,680

Carwow price from

£95,056

There isn’t much the Vorsprung does without. 21-inch wheels, air suspension, 3D satnav, LED lights, glass sunroof, ventilated massaging seats, 4-zone climate control, rear-seat infotainment remote, electric rear blinds and a 360-degree camera system are all standard

Vorsprung standard equipment

  • Anti-slip regulation traction control
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Active front headrest system
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Rear child proof door locks
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Black brake calipers
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment
  • Audi pre sense front
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather gearknob
  • Electric front seats with memory function
  • Centre console with cupholders
  • Roof mounted sunglasses holder
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Passenger footwell storage net
  • Front floor mats
  • Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
  • 4 zone control automatic air conditioning
  • Comfort rear headrests
  • Comfort centre armrest
  • Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Glove compartment cooling
  • Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S embossed logo
  • Stainless steel pedals and footrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Illuminated door sill trims with aluminium inlays and S diamond emblem
  • Black dinamica microfiber headlining
  • Audi phone box light
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Privacy glass
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Side skirts
  • Electric rear windows with isolation switch
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • LED brake lights
  • Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Adaptive windscreen wipers with integrated washer jets
  • Acoustic double glazing
  • Audi space frame
  • LED third brake light
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Headlight cleaning system
  • Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows
  • Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Audi Beam with Vorsprung illuminated text
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear boot
  • OLED rear lights with changeable rear light signature
  • Welcome/leaving lighting
  • All-weather, manoeuvring, position, static cornering, turning and motorway lights with automatic dynamic headlight range control
  • Remote central locking
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
  • Anti theft alarm tow away protection
  • Service interval indicator
  • Head up Display
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Power door closure
  • Audi drive select
  • Convenience key
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Power operated tailgate
  • Audi virtual cockpit
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback
  • Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look
  • Adaptive cruise control with cruise assist, emergency assist, efficiency assist, swerve assist, turn assist and speed limiter
  • Rear central control unit
  • Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
  • DVD System
  • DAB digital radio module
  • Audi music interface
  • USB connection
  • MMI radio plus
  • USB ports with charging function in the rear
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Diesel particulate filter
  • 24 litre AdBlue tank
  • 82 litre fuel tank
  • Quattro all wheel drive with self locking centre differential
  • 8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • Extended leather pack - A8
  • Black exterior styling pack - A8
  • Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
  • Air quality Pack - A8
  • City assist pack - A8
  • Chrome exterior pack - A8
  • Technology pro pack - A8L
  • Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays
  • Carbon vector upper inlays

2 engines available with the Vorsprung trim

A8

Photo is for illustrative purposes

A8 S8 Black Edition

RRP £115,795

Carwow price from

£102,329

The Black Edition of the Audi S8 throws out all the exterior chrome in favour of gloss black and carbon-fibre trim — even the Audi four-rings badge is finished in black. Plus you get 21-inch black finished alloy wheels, predictive air suspension, a heads-up display, the quattro four-wheel drive system gets sports locking differentials, and there’s dynamic all-wheel steering.

S8 Black Edition standard equipment

  • Anti-slip regulation traction control
  • Electronic Differential Lock + traction control
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Active front headrest system
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Rear child proof door locks
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Front and rear side airbags with head airbag system
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Audi pre sense basic
  • Seatbelt reminder + electric contact in buckle + advanced safety equipment
  • Audi pre sense front
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Rear headrests
  • Reading lights
  • Leather gearknob
  • Electric front seats with memory function
  • Centre console with cupholders
  • Roof mounted sunglasses holder
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Passenger footwell storage net
  • Front floor mats
  • Rear floor mats
  • Height/reach electric steering column with easy exit function
  • 12V socket
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • Carbon gear selector
  • Comfort centre armrest
  • Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
  • Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Glove compartment cooling
  • Valcona leather upholstery with front sports seats in diamond quilted with S embossed logo
  • 3 seat rear bench with centre armrest in 2nd row
  • Stainless steel pedals and footrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Illuminated door sill trims with aluminium inlays and S diamond emblem
  • Black dinamica microfiber headlining
  • Audi phone box light
  • Electric front windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Privacy glass
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Side skirts
  • Electric rear windows with isolation switch
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Front wash/wipe with interval delay
  • LED brake lights
  • Body colour side protection with aluminium trim strips
  • LED daytime running lights
  • High beam assist
  • Acoustic double glazing
  • Audi space frame
  • LED third brake light
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • Headlight cleaning system
  • Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows
  • Electrically adjustable heated folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors with memory function and integrated LED indicators
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Dynamic front and rear indicators
  • Rear boot
  • OLED rear lights with changeable rear light signature
  • Welcome/leaving lighting
  • Digital matrix LED headlights with lane light, direction indicator, extended traffic information and extended light sequencing
  • All-weather, manoeuvring, position, static cornering, turning and motorway lights with automatic dynamic headlight range control
  • e-tron signature in DRL and dipped beam
  • Remote central locking
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
  • Anti theft alarm tow away protection
  • Service interval indicator
  • Head up Display
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Power door closure
  • Audi drive select
  • Active noise cancellation
  • Convenience key
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Dynamic all wheel steering
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Power operated tailgate
  • Audi virtual cockpit plus
  • MMI navigation plus with MMI touch + Twin touch screens with haptic feedback
  • 360 degree camera with top view
  • Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback including extended aluminium look
  • Parking assist plus with remote parking
  • Adaptive cruise control with cruise assist, emergency assist, efficiency assist, swerve assist, turn assist and speed limiter
  • Audi smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
  • DVD System
  • DAB digital radio module
  • Audi music interface
  • USB connection
  • MMI radio plus
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Extended LED Interior multi coloured light pack - A8
  • Black exterior styling pack - A8 Black Edition
  • Exterior style pack - S8
  • Technology pro pack - S8
  • 82 litre fuel tank
  • 8 speed transmission with hill hold assist
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • Quattro all wheel drive with sport differential
  • Predictive active suspension
  • Dark matt brushed aluminium lower inlays
  • Carbon vector upper inlays

One engine available with the S8 Black Edition trim